2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 8 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 270 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | FPV BF GT | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1919 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
