2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda S2000 (208 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 58 L |
