1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 46 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 167 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 125 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator. 2009 Suzuki Equator 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. 2009 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
| Model | 250 LM | Equator |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
