1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 LM | 996 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
