1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 34 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 610 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Ferrari | De Tomaso |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |