2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2005 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Aero 8 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 172 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. (321 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Aero 8. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | GT 500 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |