2005 Ford GT vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (383 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 183 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | GT | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |