1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. 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 288 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FC weights approximately 74 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Holden FC (150 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | GT 40 | FC |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
