1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 14 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1380 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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 375 Indy | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3130 mm |
