1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 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 132 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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. 2006 Mazda RX-8 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. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |