1974 AC 428 vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 19 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1974 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 390 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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1974 AC 428 | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 428 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |