1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 47 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 61 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 LM | 330 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 57 L |
