1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1961 Steyr 500 is newer by 10 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 327 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Steyr |
| Model | 375 Indy | 500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 1850 mm |
