1971 BMW 3 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 19 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 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.
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| 1971 BMW 3 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 159 L |
