1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 20 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 195 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 365 BB |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |