1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 43 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 92 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 618 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT 40 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
