2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
