1981 Austin Marina vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1981 Austin Marina | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Marina | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |