1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 33 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), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1110 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:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |
