2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |