1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 500 and 1967 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 125 L |