1961 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1965 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. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Chrysler New Yorker | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | New Yorker | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2400 mm |