1983 Ford GT vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1984 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford GT would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 386 kg more than 1984 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | GT | Samba |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
