1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1964 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm). This means 1964 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT 40 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
