1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
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 520 (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
