1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 31 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 10 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. 1985 Nissan Skyline 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. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1985 Nissan Skyline
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 250 Mille Miglia Skyline
Year Released 1954 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1809 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1050 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2620 mm