1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus 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 264 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 47 L |
