2006 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1969 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 M3 (355 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
