1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 39 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 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 150 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
