1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 59 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 538 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. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 370Z |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1578 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |