1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
