1979 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 7 kg more than 1979 BMW 628. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 628 | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
