1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1176 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ferrari 400 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
Make Ferrari Ferrari
Model 400 375 Indy
Year Released 1976 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4823 cc 4493 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 340 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1896 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2330 mm


 

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