1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 24 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 231 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 5 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 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | TR7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2170 mm |