1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 179 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT 40 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |