1963 BMW 502 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 42 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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 612 (589 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 108 L |
