2005 Ford GT vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Ford GT. (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Ford GT. 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) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | GT | 599 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 105 L |