2007 BMW 330 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 43 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 690 kg more 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 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 | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 140 L |