1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1985 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1010 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 58 L |
