1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1974 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 21 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 235 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-3. 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 | 1974 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |