1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1950 MG TD
To start off, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 MG TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 MG TD would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1950 MG TD. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1950 MG TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1950 MG TD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1950 MG TD | |
Make | Ferrari | MG |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | TD |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |