2005 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 543 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |