1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 43 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 106 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1152 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 2007 Ford Territory 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. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford GT 40 2007 Ford Territory
Make Ford Ford
Model GT 40 Territory
Year Released 1964 2007
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 3984 cc
Horse Power 350 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95.6 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.9 mm 99.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 864 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1040 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2850 mm