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


 

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