1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 17 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, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
