1960 BMW 700 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 712 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
