1979 BMW 732 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 732 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 732 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |