1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Ford GT. (551 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 334 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sidewinder | GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
