1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 18 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 245 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 160 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 58 L |