1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |