2003 Ford GT vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 940 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford GT | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
