1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 607 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | El Camino | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2420 mm |