1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 62 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, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1988 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 375 Indy | Defender |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |
