1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1983 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1983 Nissan Prairie is newer by 17 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 271 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1983 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 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 1966 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.

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