1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 23 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 293 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Because 1967 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 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 | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | GT 40 | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
