1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1966 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 Z9 (560 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z9 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2420 mm |
