1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Mazda 626 is newer by 45 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 246 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
Because 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 626 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1194 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |