1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Ford Probe

To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 506 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.

Because 1964 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1981 Ford Probe 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. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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