1984 Chevrolet Citation II vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Citation II is newer by 34 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. 1984 Chevrolet Citation II weights approximately 868 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Citation II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1984 Chevrolet Citation II 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. 1984 Chevrolet Citation II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Citation II | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Citation II | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 346 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |