1999 Audi R8R vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 35 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 848 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R. 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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1999 Audi R8R 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. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | R8R | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1120 mm |
