1960 Bentley S2 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1960 Bentley S2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bentley S2 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | S2 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2330 mm |