1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX 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 37 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 520 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1994 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 250 LM | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
