1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 106 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 934 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |