1995 Acura NSX vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 31 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 520 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Acura | Ferrari |
Model | NSX | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |