1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1980 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1980 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 440 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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1980 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1480 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |