1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 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 271 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 118 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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 375 Indy | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2110 mm |