1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 22 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 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 460 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. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
