2009 Ford GT vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford GT weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford GT | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | GT | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
