2005 Ford GT vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 106 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (543 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | GT | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 543 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |