1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 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, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 260 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.
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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2615 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |