1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1948 Maserati A6G
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 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6G 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1948 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1948 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Maserati A6G weights approximately 155 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.
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1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1948 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 375 Indy | A6G |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2560 mm |