2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Ford GT

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Lumina and 2005 Ford GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 80 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (465 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Lumina 2005 Ford GT
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Lumina GT
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 328 HP 551 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 465 Nm 678 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1664 kg 1584 kg
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 66 L


 

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