1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1971 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 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 223 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 296 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
