1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 595 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon 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. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 LM | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
