1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1183 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Fleetwood | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2610 mm |