1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | 240 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1340 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |