1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 680 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 LM | Cayman |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 64 L |