1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 9 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 107 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 520 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 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 375 Indy | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
