1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 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 295 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 310 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |
