1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1969 BMW 2800 and 1969 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2800 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
