1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1969 Holden Brougham is newer by 3 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 610 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. 1969 Holden Brougham 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. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 LM | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
