1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 40 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 74 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (350 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford GT 40. (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford GT 40. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT 40 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
