1972 BMW 3 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 8 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 116 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 524 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
