1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 28 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 263 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 97 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer 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 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | GT 40 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
