1962 BMW 700 vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 43 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 790 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
