2005 Ford GT vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 250 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 7 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
