1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1977 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1977 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 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 4,195 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 269 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Holden Gemini. 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, 1977 Holden Gemini (127 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1977 Holden Gemini 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. 1977 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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