1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 617 kg more than 1967 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 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 125 L |