2008 Ford GT vs. 2008 Mazda Etude

To start off, both 2008 Ford GT and 2008 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.

Because 2008 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford GT 2008 Mazda Etude
Make Ford Mazda
Model GT Etude
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1597 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 0 HP
Torque 678 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.8 mm 83.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 9.4:1
Top Speed 305 km/hour 186 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 11.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1064 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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