2005 BMW 760 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 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 760 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 640 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 760. (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 760. 2005 BMW 760 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 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 2008 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 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 | 2160 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |