1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 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 263 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 572 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
