1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 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 212 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 275 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, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 LM | Carina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |