2009 BMW 120 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 163 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 470 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
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 | 154 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 140 L |