1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 444 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Falcon | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3707 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |