1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1964 Riley 4 is newer by 10 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1152 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
