1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, both 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 140 L |