1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 20 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 194 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 334 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1987 Volvo 740 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 | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| 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 | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
