1981 BMW 518 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 15 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 227 more horse power than 1981 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 290 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |