1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 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 291 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 2 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, 1981 Ford Cortina (92 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 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 | 1000 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 125 L |
