1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 39 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 LM | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 95 L |
