1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1970 Innocenti J4 is newer by 5 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 261 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Innocenti J4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti J4. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Innocenti |
| Model | 250 LM | J4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2380 mm |
