1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 750 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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