2008 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1964 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 318 (200 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1395 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |