1996 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 33 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 1095 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 140 L |