1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 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 192 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 278 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Sierra |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
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 | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |