1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 22 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 65 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 415 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 250 LM | 228 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
