1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 31 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 98 more horse power than 1999 BMW Breyton. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Breyton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 740 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford GT 40. (637 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Breyton | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4948 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
