2008 BMW 316 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 43 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 283 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 316 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 316 | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
