1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 245 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 160 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri 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. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 58 L |