2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
