1989 BMW 850 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 23 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 656 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |