1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 19 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 325 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. 1974 Holden Belmont 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. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Belmont |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1365 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |