1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mark VI | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2330 mm |