1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 956 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2888 mm |
