1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 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 238 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 75 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 LM | 914 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| 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 | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |
