1993 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 30 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 36 more horse power than 1993 BMW M3. (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 610 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |