2009 BMW 328 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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 328 (271 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 125 L |