1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 90 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GTO | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |