2005 Ford GT vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Ford GT and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 275 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (388 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GT | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
