1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 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 208 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 410 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (179 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 LM | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
