2009 BMW 125 vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 125 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
