1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 680 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, 2006 Nissan Quest, 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 250 LM | Quest |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 76 L |
