2005 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |
