1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1986 Ferrari F1 86
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 35 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, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 (839 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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 | 1986 Ferrari F1 86 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 375 Indy | F1 86 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 839 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 11500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2770 mm |
