1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1974 BMW 2.8 is newer by 9 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 209 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2.8 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
