1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 425 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 132 L |
