1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. (277 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196. 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 375 Mille Miglia | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | W 196 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 720 kg |