1978 BMW 725 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 10 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 276 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |