1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. 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 288 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 46 L |
