Mate I do a lot of long haul stuff in my T and love every minute. Good handling , neck braking acceleration , got me on the brakes though , but I get out of each leg not feeling tired no aches or stiffness , so yes the T is a more than adequate tourer albeit modded. If I had to choose a Ford again, for the money I would still take a T over the GT. Suspension kit, Performance Kit , better brakes and CYA later but each to there own. Got nothing against the GT , just that it is a bit porky and sluggish in standard trim IMO