1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 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 227 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 250 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 140 L |