2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
