1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1175 kg |
