1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 47 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 111 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | CLK |
Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1500 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 70 L |