1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 398 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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