1984 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1970 Ford GT 40

To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.

Because 1984 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford GT 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Rocky will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.

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