1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 12 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | GT 40 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
