1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 10 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 10 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (336 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 870 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 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 375 Indy | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |