1990 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 24 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 217 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 230 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |