2009 Ford GT vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Ford GT and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 345 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford GT | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
