1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1968 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 13 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 7,464 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 645 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1968 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 442 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 7464 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1685 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |