2006 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 42 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
