1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1969 TVR Vixen is newer by 5 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 229 more horse power than 1969 TVR Vixen. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 112 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Vixen. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 250 LM | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| 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 | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
