1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 30 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 212 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | GT 40 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 50 L |
