1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 57 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 390 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.
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1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 375 Indy | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |