1975 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort 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 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 288 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
