1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1942 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP) has 312 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 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:
1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1942 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Indy | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |