1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 842 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Studebaker Commander. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
Model | 250 LM | Commander |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3070 mm |