1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 18 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1275 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 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 375 Indy | Marauder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3160 mm |