1967 Alpine A vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 17 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 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Alpine A. 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:
| 1967 Alpine A | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2330 mm |
