2008 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 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 | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
