2008 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 42 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 169 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 545 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 318 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |
