1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 3 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 450 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | 250 LM | Miura |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 77 L |