1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 496 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.
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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Mondial |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1536 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |