1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 40 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT 40 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |
