1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1942 Simca 5
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Simca 5 would be higher. 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 303 more horse power than 1942 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1942 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 290 kg more than 1942 Simca 5. 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 Ferrari 250 LM | 1942 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Simca |
| Model | 250 LM | 5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1942 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
