1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 21 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 870 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 1984 Holden Statesman 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. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 LM | Statesman |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |