1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 122 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 286 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |