1972 Chrysler 160 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1972 Chrysler 160 and 1972 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler 160 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 160 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
