1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | GT 40 | FC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
