1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 760 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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model 250 Mille Miglia Grand Safari
Year Released 1953 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2951 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1800 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2950 mm