1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1962 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline 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 202 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Berline 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1962 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | Berline |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |
