1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 61 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 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 375 Indy | 550 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2968 mm |
