1996 BMW 523 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 31 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 226 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 5 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 523 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
