1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
