1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 778 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1818 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |