1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 9 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 287 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Publica (95 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Toyota Publica 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 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
