1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1965 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |
