1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 163 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 424 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 40 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |