1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
