1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 15 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 206 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 255 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 LM | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |