1994 BMW 854 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1967 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 854 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
