1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
