1987 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 23 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 655 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
