1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 105 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. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1145 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
