1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 614 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. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 68 L |