2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford FPV BF GT would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | FPV BF GT | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
