1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 23 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 63 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1953 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 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 280 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1464 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
