1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 253 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Toyota Celica 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 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 61 L |
