2005 Ford GT vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 7 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 369 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | GT | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |