1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1997 Lancia Kappa is newer by 32 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 115 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Kappa. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 700 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, 1997 Lancia Kappa, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1997 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 250 LM | Kappa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |