2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra 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 153 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford GT 40 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 45 L |