1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH 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 217 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 335 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 LM | EH |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |