1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2009 Ford E-150

To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 59 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 246 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. 2009 Ford E-150 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. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Ferrari 375 Indy 2009 Ford E-150
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 375 Indy E-150
Year Released 1950 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4493 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 346 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 5520 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 970 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 3510 mm


 

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