1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 446 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.
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1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1486 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |