2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera 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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
