1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special 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 253 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 250 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 LM | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
