Ford GT vs Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 550 / 542 | 582 / 574 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 774 / 571 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1579 / 3481 | 1678 / 3699 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 348 / 344 | 347 / 342 |
| Average price | €177,000 | €236,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford GT (Mk I) | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.10 | 1:12.50 |
| Oschersleben | 1:42.84 | 1:44.10 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:31.80 | 1:36.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:52.00 | 7:54.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford GT (Mk I) | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.2 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.3 s | 10.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.8 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.4 s | 7.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.2 s @ 103.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 330 kph (205 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.8 kph (42.8 mph) | 69.0 kph (42.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 17.0 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford GT (Mk I) | CLK DTM |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 394 | 382 |
| Straight line speed | 1604 | 1693 |
| Total | 1998 | 2075 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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