1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1985 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 20 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 253 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 110 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1985 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 LM | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
