1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |
