1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 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.
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 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 375 Indy | 300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |