1992 BMW 850 vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
