1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 24 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 199 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1989 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 LM | 21 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2820 mm |
