2005 Ford GT vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus 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 357 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 271 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | GT | Equus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
