1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 14 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), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 710 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD 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. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | LTD |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |