1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1957 Fiat 500
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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 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 303 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 380 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| 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 | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 38 L |
