1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 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 316 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 400 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
| Model | GT 40 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
