1974 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 7 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 265 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 32 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
