1998 BMW M vs. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 45 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (238 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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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1998 BMW M | 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |