1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 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 377 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 Renault 8. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | GT 40 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 38 L |
