1972 BMW 3 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 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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1972 BMW 3 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |