1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 668 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Camaro | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |