1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 711 kg more than 1964 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 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |