1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina 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 231 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 260 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1978 Ford Cortina 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. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |