1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 11 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 131 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 577 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. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 375 Indy | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |