1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1952 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy 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 138 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 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 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1952 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 375 Indy | 255 S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2260 mm |