1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM

To start off, both 1966 Chrysler New Yorker and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (350 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Chrysler New Yorker 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
Make Chrysler Ferrari
Model New Yorker 250 LM
Year Released 1966 1966
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7205 cc 3286 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 651 Nm 313 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.7 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 58.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1956 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 140 L