1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 26 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 550 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 | 1695 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 125 L |