1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1975 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1975 Triumph Dolomite 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 254 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. 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 Triumph Dolomite (150 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Triumph Dolomite 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 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | GT 40 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1852 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
