1990 BMW 320 vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 304 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 320 | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
