1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica 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 197 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 250 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Celica |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 75 L |
