2008 Ford GT vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Ford GT and 2008 Rover 75 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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 Rover 75, 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | GT | 75 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
