1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | GT 40 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
