1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 5.8 | GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |