2009 BMW 120 vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 57 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 236 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. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 159 L |
