1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Venom | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |