1970 AC 428 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1970 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AC 428 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 428 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
