1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 9 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 216 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 295 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford GT 40 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT 40 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 211 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |