2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 125 L |
