1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 13 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 202 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 65 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 LM | Monza |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 43 L |
