1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 28 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 146 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 700 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1040 mm |