1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 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 18 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 192 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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 208 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1232 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
