2004 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Ferrari Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 91 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari Maranello | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Maranello | GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 66 L |
