1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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 203 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 LM | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |