1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 42 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 47 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 605. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Because 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 605 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1540 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |