1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 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 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |