1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 165 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, both vehicles can yield 475 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
