1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 57 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. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 970 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. 2007 BMW 645 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. 2007 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2007 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 375 Indy | 645 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2790 mm |
