1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1954 Packard Patrician

To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia and 1954 Packard Patrician were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1954 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1954 Packard Patrician
Make Ferrari Packard
Model 250 Mille Miglia Patrician
Year Released 1954 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 5200 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3230 mm