1998 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |