1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 670 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
