2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford GT 500. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford GT 500. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Blackhawk | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
