1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 9 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 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 845 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | LTD |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 83 L |
