1993 BMW 856 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 27 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 856 (550 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 856 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |