1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 291 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1972 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
