1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1966 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 264 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 125 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 LM | 1600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 313 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 40 L |