1992 BMW 320 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
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 | 1380 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |