1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 24 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 221 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 280 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, 1996 Nissan Crew (175 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Crew 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 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT 40 | Crew |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |