2008 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |