1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 91 kg more than 1954 Daimler Conquest. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
