2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster. 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster 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 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | GT 40 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2352 mm |