1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 213 kg more than 1966 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Hornet | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |