1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 850 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 LM | 88 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3110 mm |