1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger is newer by 6 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 555 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, 1972 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Challenger | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
