1992 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (550 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | GT |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 551 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |