1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 9 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 130 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 130 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 LM | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
