Ford Mustang GT III vs Ford Mustang GT California Special: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ford · 2005–2014
Mustang GT III
- Power
- 307 kW417 PS
Ford · 2007–2013
Mustang GT California Special
- Power
- 224 kW305 PS
In plain words
Ford Mustang GT III has more power: 307 kW (417 PS) against 224 kW (305 PS) for Ford Mustang GT California Special. Ford Mustang GT III is the older design (from 2005); Ford Mustang GT California Special arrived in 2007.
Full specifications
| Ford Mustang GT III | Ford Mustang GT California Special | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 5.0 Coyote V8, manual · petrol · 307 kW (417 PS) | 4.6 V8 3V · petrol · 224 kW (305 PS) |
| Production years | 2005–2014 | 2007–2013 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 307 kW (417 PS) 412 hp Better | 224 kW (305 PS) 300 hp |
| Power, all versions | 224–313 kW (305–426 PS) 300–420 hp | 224–313 kW (305–426 PS) 300–420 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 529 Nm 390 lb-ft Better | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,951 cc · 8 cyl 5.0 l | 4,601 cc · 8 cyl 4.6 l |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Class, Country, Power, all versions, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).