2006 BMW M3 vs. 2002 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Ford GT 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (370 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2002 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 107 L |
