1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 124 and 1970 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (126 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |