2007 BMW 523 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |