1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 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 51 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 332 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 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1422 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 61 L |