1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1965 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1965 Abarth 1300 | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2610 mm |