2009 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Ford GT

To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.

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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (540 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 730 2005 Ford GT
Make BMW Ford
Model 730 GT
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 551 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 678 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1865 kg 1584 kg
Vehicle Length 5080 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 66 L


 

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