1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1959 Renault Floride 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 311 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 40 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 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 375 Indy | Floride |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |