1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. 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 236 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | GT 40 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 214 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |