2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 1989 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 500 | Model F |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |
