1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1301 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Ferrari | Simca |
Model | 250 LM | 1301 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |