1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 11 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 750 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | Valiant | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |