2006 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 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 530 (300 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2002 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4195 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 107 L |