1979 BMW 633 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1966 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 633 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.9 mm |
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 | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |