1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5
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 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1959 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jeep |
| Model | 250 LM | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2060 mm |
