1993 BMW 856 vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 27 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 856 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
