1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1979 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 740 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. 1979 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1979 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 375 Indy | Lemans |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |