2009 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 BMW 318 (181 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
