1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 47 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 1134 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 LM | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |