1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 11 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 90 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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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 159 L |