1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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 358 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 800 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
