1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 31 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 230 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 244 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee 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 | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | GT 40 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 194 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |