1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 984 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Taurus |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 75 L |