1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 5 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 197 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 230 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
Model | 250 LM | 117 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 58 L |