1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 8 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 267 more horse power than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. 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, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera 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 | 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
| Model | GT 40 | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |
