1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 604 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 140 L |
