1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 259 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
