1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 1300 and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 220 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 1300 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 140 L |
