1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia and 1953 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 240 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
