1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 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 235 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1967 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
