2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 32 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Ford GT 40. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 125 L |
