1980 Buick Electra vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia

To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 681 kg more than 1954 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. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Electra 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Electra 375 Mille Miglia
Year Released 1980 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 4555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 138 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 7000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1044 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2610 mm


 

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