1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 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 490 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 LM | 118 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 51 L |