1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 465 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | GT 40 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
