1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, both 1964 Ford GT 40 and 1964 Porsche 904 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 173 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (177 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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.
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1964 Ford GT 40 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 904 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |