1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |