2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 125 L |
