1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 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 126 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 795 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 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Indy | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |