2008 BMW M3 vs. 1983 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford GT would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1983 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1983 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1983 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
