1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 930 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Caprice | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 140 L |
