1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 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 279 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 338 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 LM | 1400 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |