1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 34 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 128 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 880 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 375 Indy | 420 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
