1980 BMW M1 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 14 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 77 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 280 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
