1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1970 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |
