1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 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 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 420 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Monaro |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |