2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |