2005 Ford GT vs. 2010 BMW 323
To start off, 2010 BMW 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2010 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 323.
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 GT (678 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2010 BMW 323 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | GT | 323 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |