1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 19 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 256 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 850 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. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Cordoba | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2330 mm |