1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1963 Maserati 151
To start off, 1963 Maserati 151 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 151 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 Maserati 151.
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 Maserati 151 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 151 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |