2003 Ford GT vs. 2002 Honda Avancier

To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier 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 281 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (212 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.

Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier. 2002 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2003 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford GT 2002 Honda Avancier
Make Ford Honda
Model GT Avancier
Year Released 2003 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 493 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.8 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 61 L


 

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