1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1972 NSU 1000
To start off, 1972 NSU 1000 is newer by 7 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 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 1972 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1972 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 NSU 1000. 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1972 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | NSU |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2260 mm |
