1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 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 335 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | GT 40 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 38 L |
