1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 35 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 831 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Supra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 48 L |
