1984 Ford GT vs. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500

To start off, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.

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