2009 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
