1979 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 755 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. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Malibu | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |