Here's How The New Ford GT Compares To Its Predecessor
I’m sure most of you know by now that Ford’s new GT has eschewed eight cylinders and supercharger for a 3.5-litre turbocharged V6. But that’s not all that separates the 2017 Ford GT from the 2005 car of the same name.
As shown by Doug DeMuro’s bumper-to-bumper (sorry) examination, there’s a huge difference in way these cars are built, the materials used, the philosophies behind them and how they feel to drive.
The more we think about it, the more we struggle to think of another supercar that’s represented quite such a radical departure from its predecessor. The 2005 GT is a retro-styled homage made from relatively simple ingredients, whereas the 2017 GT is a futuristic tech fest that doesn’t give a damn about the past.
Each has its own appeal, but which would you rather own?
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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V6 kicks v8s ass? Replacement for displacement indeed
I’m now imagining what a straight-8 would sound like. My god it would be massively long though
Not really the v8 is ten years old and still can make more power then the v6
It’s ‘cuz the V6 is turbo and the V8 is supercharged. Superchargers use hp and so that’s why. In my mind, I love the 2005 Gt (especially since I was born in 2005).
The 17 is my favourite
New GT on the older one.
Comment of the week lol
I was never that excited about the original Ford GT, so I’d much rather have the new one. Although a GT40 would be awesome as well…
“Nice car”
The 2005 GT wasn’t naturally aspirated, was it? I used to think it was supercharged.
Correct, it is.
I very much like the new GT, it reminds me of crazy homologation specials like the Porsche 911 GT1 and Nissan R390.
That being said I’m still a victim of the charm of the old one. Can’t beat those retro looks, manual gearbox and a big stonking V8.
Don’t forget that Jeremy Clarkson had one aswell!
I thought the ‘05 GT came with a supercharger stock. Whipple if I’m not mistaken?
Yes it does come with one
Why does he wear the normal seat belt as well as the 4 point harness in the new GT ??
Normal seat belts are fir road, 4 point is for track