1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 261 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 205 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 Ford Taunus (149 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |