1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 434 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2490 mm |
