1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 48 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
