1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 585 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 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.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |