2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 394 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1476 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 92 L |
