1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1977 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 27 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1110 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 | 1977 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 375 Indy | 400 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |