1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 33 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. (321 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 172 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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 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 | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | GT 40 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
