1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 16 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 250 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 105 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 LM | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
