1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 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 261 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 298 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria 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 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT 40 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
