1963 BMW 502 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |
