1978 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1978 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 790 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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.
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1978 BMW 320 | 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |