1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 35 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Because 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 164 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1365 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |