2005 Ford GT vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford GT 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 395 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
Because 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Honda Element 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
