1966 Ferrari 312 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 312 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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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1966 Ferrari 312 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 312 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |