1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 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 298 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 370 kg more than 1961 Steyr 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Steyr |
| Model | 250 LM | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
