2009 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, both 2009 BMW 323 and 2009 Ford GT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2009 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 323.
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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 323 | 2009 Ford GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
