1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 46 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 932 kg more than 1967 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2013 BMW M6 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. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
