1958 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1969 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2420 mm |
