1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1972 Fiat 125
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 6 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 227 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1972 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 LM | 125 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |
