1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 850 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (131 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 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 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT 70 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |