1997 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Ford GT

To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 13 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.

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