1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 47 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 181 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 694 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 58 L |
