1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM 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 209 more horse power than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 510 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1968 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 250 LM | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
