2007 BMW 330 vs. 2003 Ford GT

To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 4 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 239 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 5 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 330 2003 Ford GT
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 GT
Year Released 2007 2003
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5409 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 678 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 305 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 3.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 66 L


 

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