1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1240 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
