1997 BMW 850 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1964 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 850 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
