1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 25 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 238 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 768 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 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 375 Indy | Volare |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2870 mm |