1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1955 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1955 Ford Crestline is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Crestline weights approximately 750 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 | 1955 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Indy | Crestline |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3643 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 Weight | 720 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2940 mm |