1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 42 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 140 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1057 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | GT 40 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 74 L |
