1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2011 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 61 L |
