1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 36 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 199 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 515 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | GT 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
