1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 26 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 4,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 424 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. 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix 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. 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4954 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1464 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |