1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 10 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 271 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1982 Honda Quintet 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 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
