1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 21 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, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. 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 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 375 Indy | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2420 mm |
