1979 BMW 732 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 12 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 153 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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 732 (285 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 732 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 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 | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 125 L |
