1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500

To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 34 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. (323 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 850 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. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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