1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 2012 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alpina |
Model | 500 Superfast | B7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5225 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |