2008 BMW 135 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
