2003 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, both 2003 BMW M3 and 2003 Ford GT were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2003 BMW M3. (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 BMW M3. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW M3 | 2003 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | GT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |