1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1967 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 132 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 125 L |
