1996 BMW 545 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 28 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 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 690 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 545. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |