1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 221 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 200 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, 2001 Toyota Corolla, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
