1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 33 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 302 more horse power than 2001 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 360 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Ford | Samsung |
| Model | GT 40 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
