1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 15 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 306 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | GT 40 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
