David,
Just finished reading the new Motor Trend in which they test a
Ford GT alongside the new 500 hp Viper. They pretty much run neck and neck only real big difference is the Viper costs Considerably less. Granted the GT has alot more trick stuff on it but for the extra cash I could get a nice Cobra to go along with the Viper.
Have a good one,
Dan
p.s. If I had the cash I would buy the GT myself. Good luck and have fun, I am envious....