1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 LM | 118 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 51 L |
