1975 Ferrari 312 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 312 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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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1975 Ferrari 312 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ferrari | Mini |
Model | 312 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 488 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2467 mm |