1962 BMW 700 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1962 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
