1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1971 Nissan Sunny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 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 371 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT 40 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
