1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 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 193 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 42 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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Ascona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1082 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |