1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 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 246 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Because 1971 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 40 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | GT 40 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |