1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
