1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 640 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Camaro | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 140 L |
