1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 42 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | F-450 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 144 L |