1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 48 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 930 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 150 L |
