2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR T 350 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 143 more horse power than 2002 TVR T 350. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2002 TVR T 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | GT 500 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
