2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 60 L |
