1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |