1957 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 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 | 817 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 125 L |
