2005 Ford GT vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 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 183 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 831 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | GT | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
