1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1950 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1950 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Vedette weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1950 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1125 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
