1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 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 166 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 910 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 375 Indy | Defender |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2370 mm |
