1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 28 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 257 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler 160 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | 160 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2330 mm |
