1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 34 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 169 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 605 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1997 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Passat. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 LM | Passat |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
