1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, 1966 Holden HD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. 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 195 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden HD weights approximately 350 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Holden HD | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 LM | HD |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
