1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford GT 40 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
| 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 | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 58 L |
