1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
