1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia 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 235 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 316 kg more than 1955 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. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 3042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1356 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |