1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 22 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 220 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 600 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
