1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 22 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 153 more horse power than 1989 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 270 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
