1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. Both 1964 Ferrari 250 LM and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM are equipped with a 3,286 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 313 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 LM | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 140 L |
