1978 BMW B7 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 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.
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1978 BMW B7 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | B7 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |