2007 BMW 550 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy

To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 56 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 940 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. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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