1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 LM | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
