1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 299 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
