2006 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 2006 BMW 330 (298 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |