1992 BMW 850 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 42 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1070 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:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 375 Indy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
