1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1945 Simca 5
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Simca 5 would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1945 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1945 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 980 kg more than 1945 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1945 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2010 mm |
