2006 Ford GT vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 2011 BMW 330 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | GT | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |