2005 Ford GT vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Ford GT and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 63 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
Because 2005 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
