2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Ford GT and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 17 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
Because 2004 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element. 2004 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
