1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |
