2006 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 2004 Ford GT | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 494 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |