1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM 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 102 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 470 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2010 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 LM | 125 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 53 L |