1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 54 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 375 Indy | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 476 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2360 mm |
