1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 4 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 210 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
