1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1954 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. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Buick Centurion | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Centurion | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |