2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 92 L |
