2005 Ford GT vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | GT | P5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |
