1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 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. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 924 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1086 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |