1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 919 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 1972 Ford Custom 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. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Custom |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 83 L |
