2007 BMW 118 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast

To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 42 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 269 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 118 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
Make BMW Ferrari
Model 118 500 Superfast
Year Released 2007 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4963 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 396 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 475 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 290 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 90 L