1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 427 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |
