1983 Ford GT vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford GT would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 170 kg more than 1983 Ford GT.
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, 1983 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Model F |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
