2004 Ford GT vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT | M3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
