1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 20 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 299 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D 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 | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | GT 40 | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1380 mm |
