1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Biscayne | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 125 L |