1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord 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 167 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 449 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 LM | Accord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |