2008 BMW 735 vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2009 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 2009 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 735 | GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5409 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
