1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 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 196 more horse power than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | GT 40 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 61 L |