2006 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2003 Ford GT 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 | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5409 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
