2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Ford GT 40 2005 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model GT 40 911
Year Released 2002 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 4195 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 350 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 408 Nm
Engine Bore Size 95.6 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.9 mm 82.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 107 L 64 L