1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine 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 238 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
| Model | 250 LM | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |
