1991 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 26 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 253 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 20 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |