2006 Ford GT vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 Ford GT and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2. 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT | MR2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |