1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1978 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 206 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 340 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 | 1978 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |