2006 BMW 550 vs. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 400 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 119 L |
