1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 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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1962 Austin A 60 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 60 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 240 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 159 L |