1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 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 243 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 LM | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
