1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 31 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) has 90 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme 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 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | GT 40 | Emme |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
