1990 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 40 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 1032 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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter 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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bristol Beaufighter | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Beaufighter | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 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 | 1752 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |