1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 77 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 375 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 LM | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 100 L |
