1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 250 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 12 | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 475 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 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 | 2650 mm |