1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 199 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 380 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |