2008 BMW 650 vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 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 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 100 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 650 | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |