1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ferrari | TVR |
Model | 250 LM | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 57 L |