1983 Ford GT vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 16 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1983 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1999 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | GT | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
