1970 AC 428 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 18 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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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1970 AC 428 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 428 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |