1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 500 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore 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. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 LM | Commodore |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |