2005 Ford GT vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 8 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
