1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 9 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 54 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 256 F1 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2330 mm |
