1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 LM | Delta 88 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 6965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |