1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina 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 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 294 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 125 L |
