2005 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |