1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 41 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1347 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1970 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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