1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 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 123 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 721 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | GT 40 | Banshee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |
