1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1964 Honda S600
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 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 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 263 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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.
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1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1964 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 LM | S600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 25 L |