1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 13 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 269 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Volvo 245 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 | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
