1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 34 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 277 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Ferrari | MCC |
| Model | 250 LM | Smart |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 22 L |
