1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 160 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 532 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 59 L |
