1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 31 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 202 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 LM | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
