1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1966 Fiat 2300 and 1966 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |
