1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 9 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 682 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | Diplomat | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
