1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 43 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 802 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT 40 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
