2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 41 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 920 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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Magnum | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |
