1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 432 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 375 Indy | 911 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1152 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2280 mm |