1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 44 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 174 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 110 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 250 LM | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 62 L |
