2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Ford GT 500. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford GT 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford GT 500. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | GT 500 | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2659 mm |
