1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia 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 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 42 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 31 L |
