1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 107 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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 @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 Superfast | VIP |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
