1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 209 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 266 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Capri |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 58 L |
