2005 Porsche Carrera 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 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera 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 211 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Carrera GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 61 L |
