1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 39 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 203 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 752 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
Because 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (248 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |
