2005 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Ford GT

To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 BMW 745. (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 745. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 745 2008 Ford GT
Make BMW Ford
Model 745 GT
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4397 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 678 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 105.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 305 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 3.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 66 L


 

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