1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 48 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 216 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 246 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, 2012 Fiat 500, 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 40 L |
