1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 506 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT 40 | Royale |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
