1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 280 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1040 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
