1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 302 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 LM | W12 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 55 L |
