1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini 400.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT 40 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
