1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 35 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 116 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 924 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |