2005 Ford GT vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 184 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |