2009 Ford GT vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford GT would be higher. 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 339 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford GT | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | GT | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
