1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1959 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1959 Maserati 3500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy 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 123 more horse power than 1959 Maserati 3500. (223 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 480 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 | 1959 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 375 Indy | 3500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |