1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 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 216 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford GT 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | GT 40 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
