1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 18 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 278 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford GT 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford GT 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Meteor | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
