2006 Ford GT vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Ford GT and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (326 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
