1981 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Ford 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | GT 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |