1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 60 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 230 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 650 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 375 Indy | 116 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
