1969 Buick GS vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 780 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
