2005 Ford GT vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 511 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 115 L |
