1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 48 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. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 385 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster 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 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Tesla |
| Model | 250 LM | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2352 mm |
