1981 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |