2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 34 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1966 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1966 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F1 2000 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 125 L |
