2003 Ford GT vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | GT | Laurel |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |