1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1988 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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 240 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 929 weights approximately 435 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, 1988 Mazda 929 (167 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1988 Mazda 929 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 | 1988 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | GT 40 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
