2005 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. 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 325 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320.
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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2003 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |