1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 33 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 157 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (178 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 490 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |