2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford GT 500 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | GT 500 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2352 mm |