2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |