1964 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 is newer by 1 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 279 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 140 L |
