1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 52 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 375 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, 2005 Rover 75, 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 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ferrari | Rover |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 75 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1415 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |