1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 60 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 990 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.
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1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 375 Indy | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2604 mm |