1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 48 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
