1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 116 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 400 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 LM | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72 mm |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
