2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
