1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1962 Maserati Tipo 64
To start off, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 400 kg more than 1962 Maserati Tipo 64.
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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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Tipo 64 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 640 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |