1964 DKW F 11 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, both 1964 DKW F 11 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 283 more horse power than 1964 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1964 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 DKW F 11, 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 DKW F 11. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 DKW F 11 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | DKW | Ferrari |
| Model | F 11 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 140 L |
