1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 43 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 116 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 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 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | F-350 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 115 L |