1992 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 125 L |
