1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 50 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) has 120 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Audi |
| Model | 250 LM | A3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2578 mm |
