1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 50 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 6 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 1273 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 LM | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 76 L |
