1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 23 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 LM | F40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 120 L |
