1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 58 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. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 735 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. 2008 Lexus IS 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. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 375 Indy | IS |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |