1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 11 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 147 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Coupe | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
