The internet says the 2005 Ford GT sounds way better than the new model. And unlike in most cases, they are right. But does that necessarily mean the 2017 edition of the Blue Oval supercar is a dud?
If you're after a mid-engined car with all-American V8 muscle, the answer is yes. But if your half million dollars is earmarked for the race car that won its Le Mans class last year, the 2017 GT is money well spent.
This comparison isn't about the 50-year difference between today's supercar and the original GT. YouTube vlogger Doug DeMuro wants to see what 12 years of engineering and design means for Ford.
By now, you guys should know all the specs. The new car is down a couple of cylinders, but a twin-turbo setup helps it punch 100 horsepower above its predecessor.
We think you can definitely see the family resemblance between the son of the Ford GT40 and its grandchild. However, the PlayStation generation has a clear edge with the coolest flying buttresses and a tub made out of carbon fiber. In fact, the main reason for installing a V6 engine was the compactness of the engine bay, not emissions.
After the air circulates through those massive holes in the hood of the car, it hits a massive windshield of Corning Gorilla Glass. That's right; it's the same material as your next iPhone. The rear wheels and suspension are almost entirely separate from the main body of the car. And did we mention the carbon fiber wheel option or the fact that that it drops like an anvil when you put it in track mode?
Looking at these two GT models, separated by a dozen years, we no longer feel any disappointment with the lack of a V8 engine. In fact, the only grief caused by this review is the $500,000 price tag of the new model and the relatively limited availability, even by supercar standards.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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