1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 340 Spider | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |