1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 36 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 Superfast | W12 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
