1997 BMW 850 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 33 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
