2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT 40 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 53 L |
