1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 2 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. 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 100 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 233 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 LM | 906 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| 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 | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
