1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 11 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 266 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 LM | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
