1962 BMW 1500 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1500 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1500 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1500 | 599 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |