1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 537 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 70 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2650 mm |
