1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 854 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |