1983 Ford GT vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 26 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 790 kg more than 1983 Ford GT.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | GT | Safari |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
