1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang 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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |