1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1969 Ford GT 40 and 1969 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Europa (103 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | GT 40 | Europa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |
