1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 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. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Dodge Polara | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Polara | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |