1999 BMW V12 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40

To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 35 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 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW V12 weights approximately 766 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 824 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1999 BMW V12 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. 1999 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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