1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 28 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 218 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 380 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | GTV | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
