1973 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Capri (91 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |