2008 Ford GT vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 132 L |