1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 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 270 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Renault 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 LM | 8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |
