1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 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 182 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 270 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 LM | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |