1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1945 Simca 5
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Simca 5 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1945 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1945 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 160 kg more than 1945 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1945 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 375 Indy | 5 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2010 mm |
