1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. 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 330 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 1970 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm). This means 1970 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford GT 40 | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | GT 40 | A10 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 34 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2070 mm |