1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1032 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | 62 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2330 mm |