1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1964 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 13 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 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1964 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1290 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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1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2330 mm |