1979 BMW 732 vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 732 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
